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- Subject: [GreenYes] Fwd: 2002 ZERI Certification Training in NM
- From: Gary Liss <gary@garyliss.com>
- Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2002 14:44:13 -0800
Apologies for Cross-Postings
For more information, costs, the detailed attachment and applications,
contact Harvey Stone, ZERI Training Coordinator, at hastone@aol.com.
I pasted in some of the Overview below.
Gary Liss
>From: HASTONE@aol.com
>Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2002 17:05:56 EST
Dear Colleague,
As you probably know, ZERI is establishing itself in North America -
especially in the Southwest and along the Mexican/US border.
To accelerate the growth of ZERI and the implementation of ZERI projects,
we are now taking applications for the 2002 ZERI Certification Training.
Since this is the inaugural training in the US, Gunter Pauli has agreed to
present all the ZERI material throughout the training.
The purpose of the training is to immerse a group of participants in a
3-module learning experience over the course of 6 months. The training will
be highly substantive, participative and comprehensive. ZERI intends to
build an initial pool of ZERI-certified individuals who can design ZERI
projects and help local cultures and businesses; present ZERI to the public
and to the educational system; help to build ZERI US and the worldwide ZERI
movement; and further their own career.
The attached 2002 ZERI Training Overview is designed to answer your
questions about the structure, schedule, cost and benefits of the training.
Please take a few minutes to read it.
If you would prefer not to receive other notices, please email me and let
me know. Also, I apologize for any duplicate mailings.
If you know of other people who would be interested in the training, please
feel free to forward the attached Overview.
Those of us who are developing this training are deeply looking forward to
it. It is a rare opportunity to have extended learning sessions with Gunter,
and we are delighted he has set aside the time.
As you'll see in the Overview, I am the Training Coordinator. Please direct
all questions to me.
I hope you will participate with us.
Best regards,
Harvey Stone
505/989-8943
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2002 ZERI CERTIFICATION TRAINING OVERVIEW
BACKGROUND
ZERI stands for Zero Emissions and Research Initiatives. ZERI is a systems
approach that views waste as resource; that utilizes Nature's kingdoms to
develop both food stocks for local communities and also value-added
businesses that generate revenue; and that allows people, companies and
communities to do more with what Nature produces rather than asking Nature
to produce more. For more information, visit www.zeri.org.
In 2001, two ZERI initiatives were undertaken in the US and on the
US/Mexico border. First: the groundwork for a formal ZERI US organization
was laid. And, second: a portfolio of ZERI projects was identified. Both
initiatives are expected to evolve dramatically in 2002. Together, they
heighten the need for trained individuals who deeply understand the ZERI
methodology and its applications and benefits; can credibly represent ZERI
in public and private settings; and can help substantially to establish
ZERI in US communities and schools.
PURPOSE
The ZERI Certification Training is designed to provide an initial pool of
highly-trained and certified individuals. These individuals will be able to
think systemically; to articulate the ZERI methodology; to design ZERI
projects; and to further the goals of ZERI in the US and around the world.
TRAINER
Since this is the first ZERI Certification Training in North America,
Gunter Pauli - ZERI's founder - will deliver all of the ZERI-related
modules. As appropriate, Gunter may utilize assistant trainers in ancillary
areas such as presentation skills. In subsequent trainings, it is likely
that Gunter will play a lesser role.
ZERI CERTIFICATION
Participants who complete the ZERI Certification Training are candidates
for ZERI certification. Completion of the training itself does not
guarantee certification. Certified participants will demonstrate in
written, spoken and group dynamic terms a proficiency in ZERI methodology,
concepts, practices, projects, project design and other areas to be
determined. Gunter Pauli will be solely responsible for certifying
applicants who demonstrate the required proficiency. Participants who do
not achieve certification in 2002 may apply for the 2003 training
certification program.
ZERI certification will allow certified participants to identify and market
themselves as ZERI-Certified Practitioners. It is anticipated - though not
guaranteed - that the growth of ZERI US in 2002 and beyond will offer
substantial professional opportunities for participants to establish their
own ZERI-related consulting business or to incorporate ZERI-Certified
activities within their ongoing business. As needed, ZERI-Certified
practitioners may also become employees of ZERI US or other regional ZERI
organizations. Specific rights and responsibilities for ZERI-Certified
Practitioners will be presented at the September, 2002, training module.
These rights and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: the
certified trainer's relationship to ZERI US and the ZERI Foundation in
Geneva; referral mechanism for ZERI-related business opportunities; trainer
dues and/or referral fees; use of logo and other ZERI patents and
properties; ongoing ZERI Certification Training; and so on. All rights and
responsibilities will be developed in good faith with the intent of
maximizing opportunities for ZERI-Certified Practitioners; for maintaining
the integrity of the ZERI methodology and practices; and for ensuring the
steady growth and influence of ZERI US and the broader worldwide ZERI movement.
All participants who complete the training - whether certified or not -
will have access to appropriate ZERI documents and images.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Applicants should be mature individuals with a serious interest in
furthering their own communities, businesses, careers and/or ZERI US.
Applicants should have a genuine desire to help people; to alleviate
poverty; to work with existing conditions and entrenched organizations;
and, most generally, to improve substantially the environmental, social and
economic standards that affect quality of life. Completion of a previous
ZERI public program is helpful, but is not a requirement for the ZERI
Certification Training. Applicants should also have a primary interest in
one of the three following areas:
l. A desire to professionally represent ZERI in public and private
settings. These settings might include: making ZERI presentations to
interested groups; providing ZERI Certification Training to corporations,
communities and/or groups of individuals; and/or offering project design
consultation to proposed and ongoing ZERI projects
2. A desire to professionally manage one or more on-going ZERI projects.
These projects will require the knowledge-based, hands-on application of
ZERI principles and methodologies to local communities and circumstances.
As appropriate, access to a network of ZERI scientists will be provided.
3. A desire to further ZERI's educational objectives of spreading ZERI
principles through stories, curriculum development and hands-on programs
for students. Typically, these individuals will be teachers, education
administrators or education consultants with strong ties to education
institutions.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should obtain an application from hastone@aol.com and send a
completed application electronically. The completed application must be
received by 8 PM EST on March 31, 2002. Send the completed application to
the Training Coordinator - Harvey Stone: hastone@aol.com. If email is not
available, please mail the application to: Harvey Stone, Box 474, Tesuque,
NM 87574. Early submissions are appreciated.
Efforts will be made to represent different geographic areas and different
areas of prime interest. As such, qualified applicants may regrettably be
asked to participate in a future ZERI Certification Training. All
applicants will be notified of acceptance or postponement by April 10, 2002
at the latest.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The ZERI Certification Training is a concentrated and rigorous program that
optimizes learning, interaction and participation. While it will cover some
content areas that were previously discussed at Omega Institute, Schumacher
College or other ZERI public programs, it will be a great deal more
detailed in content and participative in style. Specific content areas will
include - but not be limited to - scientific, economic, environmental and
social factors. Participants will be expected to demonstrate a working
knowledge of all of the above areas and to demonstrate a particular
proficiency in at least one of those areas. In addition, participants will
be expected to have proficiency in designing ZERI projects by the end of
the program.
The ZERI Certification Training will be more process oriented than previous
public programs, i.e. training sessions will be structured around
individual and group involvement in content-related exercises and
discussion. Additionally, it will be more performance oriented than
previous public programs - namely, participants will be expected to
demonstrate in both written, spoken and group-dynamic terms a working
knowledge of the ZERI methodology, programs and other relevant material.
Training locations mentioned below are in the vicinity of established or
proposed ZERI projects; as appropriate, participants will visit one of more
projects in each location and/or meet with project stakeholders.
Attendees should be able and willing to set aside the necessary time to
complete all assignments and to attend all trainings.
TRAINING MODULE DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS
The three training modules are as follows:
Module #1: Thursday - Sunday, June 6-9, 2002.
o Thursday - Saturday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM; 7 PM - 9 PM
o Sunday: 8 AM - 3PM
o Location: Santa Fe, NM; venue TBA
Module #2: Thursday - Sunday, September 26-29, 2002.
o Thursday - Saturday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM; 7 PM - 9PM
o Sunday: 8 AM - 3PM
o Location: El Paso, TX; venue TBA
Module #3: Thursday - Sunday, December 5-8, 2002
o Thursday - Saturday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM; 7 PM - 9 PM
o Sunday: 8 AM - 3PM
o Location: Santa Fe, NM; venue TBA
In-between each of the 3 modules mentioned above, ZERI Certification
Training participants will:
o Complete all assigned readings
o Submit one or two 5-10 page papers on an assigned topic
o Make at least 3 ZERI practice presentations to groups in the
participant's community or sphere of influence
o Participate in any scheduled online chat rooms or other group
activities to be determined
Gary Liss
916-652-7850
Fax: 916-652-0485
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